The influence of sad sasana leadership, work motivation, and emotional intelligence on elementary school teacher performance in Buleleng regency

This study employs a structural model to examine how Sad Sasana leadership, work motivation, and emotional intelligence influence teacher effectiveness.Teachers are central figures in education, as highlighted by the challenges identified in this study.One of the key issues addressed in this research includes the heavy administrative workload imposed on teachers, significant quality disparities between teachers in urban and rural areas, differences between those teaching in public versus private schools, and income disparities among teachers across various schools.This study is quantitative research employing an ex post facto approach.Multivariate analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).The population consisted of 4,088 elementary school teachers in Buleleng Regency, Bali.Proportional random sampling was applied, resulting in a sample of 446 teachers.The sample was distributed across nine sub-districts within Buleleng Regency.This study is distinguished by one of its variables, Sad Sasana leadership.The finding that Sad Sasana leadership has a positive and direct effect on teacher performance indicates that school leaders must understand and apply the principles and teachings of Sad Sasana leadership.Leaders who foster an environment integrating values derived from Nitisastra teachings, who demonstrate subordinate-oriented interactions, wisdom, intelligence, mastery of science and technology, proactiveness, creativity, initiative, and innovation, who lead with high integrity, noble morals, and objectivity, who supervise effectively and efficiently, and who accommodate participation and input from subordinates can motivate teachers to become more committed and enhance their performance.